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Author: Marisa Montoya

Trestle bridge in Canyon collapses engulfed in flames from wildfires

May 15, 2026Marisa Montoya

A well-known trestle bridge in Canyon began to collapse in flames on Thursday amid multiple area wildfires that prompted evacuations and road closures across th Read More

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Win Tickets to See Tracy Byrd Live at the Lumberyard in Canyon June 6

May 14, 2026Aaron Savage

Tracy Byrd is headed to The Lumberyard in Canyon on June 6, and you could be there for free. Enter now for your chance to win concert tickets before the giveaway ends!

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James Lee “Jim” Hill Obituary 2026

May 14, 2026Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors

View James Lee “Jim” Hill’s obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

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Evacuations underway as lightning sparks massive grassfire and burns thousands of acres in Texas

May 14, 2026@foxweather

Mandatory evacuations are underway in Canyon, Texas, as a rapidly spreading grass fire scorches parts of the region. The Hungate Fire began Thursday afternoon when a storm cell moved across Randall County, producing lightning that sparked a series of grass-fires throughout the area.

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Lockdown lifted, police investigating threat at Tascosa High School

May 14, 2026Kaitlin Zamora

Police are investigating an incident at Tascosa High School. Read More

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Fire warnings issued for Potter and Randall County

May 14, 2026, Amarillo Globe-News

The National Weather Service said multiple dangerous wildfires were moving rapidly in parts of both Potter and Randall County on Thursday evening. Read More

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WT’s Spring Commencement Ceremonies Set for May 15-16

May 14, 2026Chip Chandler

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Evacuations ordered in parts of Randall County due to wildfires

May 14, 2026Marisa Montoya

Evacuations have been ordered by Randall County Sheriff’s Office.Please be aware that evacuations are currently ongoing in the area between Hungate Road and FM Read More

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Severe weather causes grass fires across Tx and Okla. Panhandles, New Mexico

May 14, 2026Leslie Radford,Kristin Rodin

Randall County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to avoid the area near Arnot Road and Hungate Road while agencies respond to a grass fire. Read More

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#6 Lady Buffs Roll Past CSU Pueblo at Schaeffer Park, 9-0

May 14, 2026West Texas A&M University Athletics

The #6 Lady Buffs of West Texas A&M picked up a 9-0 run-rule victory over the CSU Pueblo ThunderWolves on the opening day of the 2026 NCAA Division II South Central Regional Softball Championships at Schaeffer Park in Canyon, Texas.

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